by wolfcenter | May 8, 2021 | Canines, Conservation, Jeremy Heft, Using Canines
Around the world, guard dogs protect livestock, property, people, and even elephants. Did you know they are instrumental in protecting penguins? For most of our discussions on how our four-legged friends are aiding in the conservation of imperiled species around the...
by wolfcenter | May 6, 2021 | Canines, Conservation, Honey Bees, Jeremy Heft
Although not native to North America, the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) may be the most important insect for our ecosystem and human population health. Originally known as the European honey bee, these social prolific pollinators were introduced to the Americas...
by wolfcenter | May 5, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson
We know that carnivores are those that eat meat, but have you given much thought to what characteristics they have in common? Or what differences there are between them? Let’s take a closer look at carnivores. Carnivores are those that eat other animals. They can be...
by wolfcenter | May 3, 2021 | Canines, Chris Anderson
Border Collies are part of the herding group of dogs. They usually live to be between 12 and 15 years old and weigh between 30 and 55 pounds.1 These dogs were originally bred over 300 years ago in Scotland to work on farms and handle sheep and other animals between...
by wolfcenter | Apr 26, 2021 | Canines, Chris Anderson
When you get a dog, you need to plan ahead. Your days are now scheduled with your dog’s needs in mind. Traveling is the same. You need to make a plan when it comes to vacations to ensure your dog is as safe and comfortable as possible. Depending on the circumstances,...
